66--Molina Flowmeters

The Bureau of Reclamation seeks to replace aging penstock flowmeters at the Upper and Lower Molina Power Plants in Mesa County, Colorado. This procurement effort, following the Federal Acquisition Regulations, is aimed at identifying small businesses capable of supplying specific flowmeter consoles from Accusonic Technologies Inc. This initiative is not a formal Request for Proposals but rather a sources sought notice to gauge interest and capabilities among potential suppliers. Key requirements include providing accurate measurements for monitoring turbine discharges and efficiency, crucial for plant performance compliance with industry standards. Interested businesses, particularly small entities under the NAICS 334513 classification, are encouraged to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must submit their information, including company details and capability statements, to the designated contract specialist by a specified deadline. This notice emphasizes the government's commitment to fostering small business participation in federal contracts while ensuring technical needs are met through the procurement process.

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region, for the procurement of various flowmeters. The solicitation number is 140R4025Q0071, with an offer due date of August 26, 2025. The acquisition is unrestricted, with a NAICS code of 334513 and a small business size standard of 100.00%. The RFP includes requirements for Upper Molina, Lower Molina, Morrow Point, and Blue Mesa Flowmeters, each with a product/service code of 6680 for liquid and gas flow measuring instruments. Payment will be made by the Curecanti Field Division in Montrose, CO, and invoices should be submitted to the Regional Office in Salt Lake City, UT. Brittney Murphy is the contact person for solicitation information.

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The Bureau of Reclamation requires modernization of Accusonic flowmeters at the Upper and Lower Molina Power Plants in Mesa County, Colorado. The existing 30-36 year-old flowmeters have failing hardware components that are no longer supported. The project aims to replace electronic receiver and signal panels with current technology while retaining existing flow sensors (transducers) and cables. The new equipment must be compatible with the existing Accusonic Model 7625/7605 transducers. The modernization requires a complete flowmeter system upgrade, specifically Accusonic Model 8510+ consoles or equal, for two penstocks. Key requirements include acoustic transit-time velocity measurement, operation with existing four acoustic paths per penstock, a 320x240 Pixel LCD touchscreen, PC communication via Windows 11+, and NEMA 4X enclosures. The consoles must operate on 125 Vdc or 90-250 Vac, withstand temperatures from -10°C to 60°C, and provide eight isolated 4-20 mA analog outputs. A one-year warranty, Modbus map, maintenance requirements, estimated delivery, and warranty information are required from the contractor. All documentation, including manuals and software, must be provided. Brittney Murphy at the Bureau of Reclamation is the point of contact.

This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation No. 140R4025Q0071, issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region, Regional Office in Salt Lake City, UT. The amendment updates specification requirements and extends the solicitation deadline to August 22, 2025, allowing contractors to update their quotes. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing and returning copies, acknowledging receipt on their offer, or sending a separate communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers. Failure to acknowledge receipt by the specified date may result in rejection of the offer. This ensures that all terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain in full force and effect, with the noted changes.

The Bureau of Reclamation requires replacement Accusonic flowmeters for six penstocks across Blue Mesa, Morrow Point, and Upper and Lower Molina Powerplants. The existing flowmeters, aged 18-20 years, are obsolete, unsupported by the manufacturer, and lack available replacement parts. The modernization effort focuses on upgrading the electronic receiver and signal panels with current technology, while retaining the existing, serviceable flow sensors. The new equipment, specifically Accusonic Model 8510+ or equal, must be compatible with existing transducers and capable of accurate acoustic transit-time flow measurement. Key requirements include NEMA 4X enclosures, specific power and environmental operating conditions, a touchscreen display, PC communication, and a one-year warranty. The contractor must provide a Modbus map, maintenance requirements, estimated delivery, and warranty information, along with comprehensive documentation and software.